Tim Says.... Pick A Card

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  • @grandillusions
    @grandillusions  11 років тому +187

    Our subtitles are partly for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. But also for people who have a bit of English, but who find speech (and Tim does speak quickly) harder to follow. Also, our English subtitles are the starting point for the very kind people who then translate them into other languages.

  • @grandillusions
    @grandillusions  11 років тому +411

    • @IvanMallia
      @IvanMallia 11 років тому +11

      can you tell em the name of the deck with the story of the diamonds family?

    • @Slithy
      @Slithy 10 років тому +4

      The first one is russian, i think. There's B on valet, B is russian V. I bet it says T on aces.
      Edit: never mind, it's german indeed. They call it "Bube".

    • @sean_haz
      @sean_haz 10 років тому

      Ivan Mallia The brand is "Intense Bridge"

    • @pianosenzanima1
      @pianosenzanima1 5 років тому

      How RiCH are you irl?

    • @jebrainbowsheep5775
      @jebrainbowsheep5775 5 років тому +8

      I agree

  • @alexking1129
    @alexking1129 10 років тому +504

    Ive been watching his videos all day and then i realized... Im literally watching a man I've never seen before talk about his card collection. And i love it. Something about him is hypnotizing. Please help.

    • @ChrisSPCs
      @ChrisSPCs 10 років тому +13

      ASMR. Google it. Or UA-cam it.

    • @dmitri8117
      @dmitri8117 10 років тому +17

      IllNotBeLegit i looked it up. all of the videos on the subreddit made me incredibly uncomfortable.

    • @brbr8934
      @brbr8934 9 років тому +21

      Dmtri Salov people on here really push ASMR on others wayyy too much. OH YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS RELAXING, CHECK OUT ASMR RIGHT NOW... it's not for everyone, and I think you really need to find it on your own. they certainly are weird if you aren't used to it.

    • @alexking1129
      @alexking1129 9 років тому +1

      I occasionally watch ASMR , but I agree, it isn't for everyone.

    • @corvetteguy91
      @corvetteguy91 9 років тому +13

      +Alex King He's like Mr Rogers for adults.

  • @zachary335
    @zachary335 8 років тому +639

    "...impossible to understand unless you keep them in its original sequence" *mixes them all up*

  • @pacifico4999
    @pacifico4999 3 роки тому +75

    The artist deck shows that artistry and design are two very different skills.

  • @mrs.yellow_ledbetter2911
    @mrs.yellow_ledbetter2911 9 років тому +207

    I love this guy's appreciation for the little things in life. He just has this amazing ability to make me catch myself smiling during his videos. I hope he knows his impact he has on his viewers. Always making my day seem brighter every time.

    • @Aganie.
      @Aganie. 5 років тому

      @@RealUtsuhoReiuji why is it that i can see ur replies but not the ppl that are replying to you?

    • @RealUtsuhoReiuji
      @RealUtsuhoReiuji 5 років тому

      @@Aganie. the person was probably ashamed what they said so they deleted it. so i deleted mine now so it doesnt make sense. ya know people wierd.

    • @Aganie.
      @Aganie. 5 років тому

      @@RealUtsuhoReiuji haha i getchu, and damn you're fast lol

    • @RealUtsuhoReiuji
      @RealUtsuhoReiuji 5 років тому

      @@Aganie. i am always listening songs on youtube.

    • @Aganie.
      @Aganie. 5 років тому

      @@RealUtsuhoReiuji Lol glad to hear! :D

  • @robertheidenreich5467
    @robertheidenreich5467 8 років тому +194

    I think Tim is secretly Santa. It would explain where he gets all his stuff.

    • @thekeeperofsecrets1615
      @thekeeperofsecrets1615 2 роки тому +1

      Makes sense especially since i seem to always be compelled to watch in December

    • @Fast_Eddy_Magic
      @Fast_Eddy_Magic Рік тому +3

      I've never seen the two of them together.

  • @grandillusions
    @grandillusions  11 років тому +14

    Thanks for pointing that out. There is always something new to learn... I will pass the information on to Tim when he gets back from his latest trip (he is in the US this week).

  • @CastorQuinn
    @CastorQuinn 10 років тому +29

    I love listening to you talk. It's like an Antiques Roadshow except only toys and puzzles and novelties. It's really enjoyable seeing how much you love these things.

    • @planetX15
      @planetX15 10 років тому +9

      This is better than Antiques Roadshow.

  • @ottodude555
    @ottodude555 11 років тому +253

    But...
    *Violin playing*
    It got away.

  • @dryerlint17
    @dryerlint17 2 роки тому +5

    I am an American and he reminds me of Mr. Rogers. Very simple but captivating and calming.

  • @wparo
    @wparo 11 років тому +87

    thanks beet yet. keep them up Tim. you are helping make the world a better place.

  • @bjornkeizers
    @bjornkeizers 11 років тому +15

    Very nice. I actually have an 'odd' deck of cards as well. Bicycle makes what they call the 'Tactical Field Playing Cards', specifically for the US military. These are made more durable and use special ink for the red cards.
    The reason is that military personnel often have downtime on patrols or post, where they use red light to preserve night vision. Under red light, it's difficult to distinguish black and red cards, but the special maroon ink on the tactical cards makes this easy.

  • @blakestevens8356
    @blakestevens8356 5 років тому +59

    ngl tim, the thought of playing with triangular cards makes me anxious.

  • @jamiexavier1546
    @jamiexavier1546 9 років тому +177

    I love you Tim Your like a modern day bob ross
    you make me smile, I want to hug you

    • @Sheithan
      @Sheithan 8 років тому

      +Wanderfox LP **claps**

    • @bobbybrine6547
      @bobbybrine6547 8 років тому +5

      Am I the only one who wants to see a voice fight with Michael Rosen vs Tim?

    • @1ts_b3nn18
      @1ts_b3nn18 8 років тому

      agreed

    • @drage1019
      @drage1019 8 років тому

      Wanderfox LP the way he talks is euphoric

    • @geekgamer1869
      @geekgamer1869 7 років тому +2

      Wanderfox LP best granddad

  • @britainreynolds7365
    @britainreynolds7365 8 років тому +40

    Grand Illusions, at 4:27 Tim shows a "story deck", and I was so interested by it I thought it would be awesome for a full video with all 4 suits. Loved the idea. Hope to hear a reply

    • @casparherberg9994
      @casparherberg9994 3 роки тому +4

      I’ve got this deck, unaware there was a story behind it, but the idea of the deck is that there are 4 different artists - one for each suit. It’s called the cartoonists pack - I picked them up in a small artsy shop by a beach

    • @lemondemonfangirl1337
      @lemondemonfangirl1337 3 роки тому

      @@casparherberg9994 You likely won’t see this, but could you please make a video of the deck?

  • @mikeyt9018
    @mikeyt9018 3 роки тому +1

    You help me get by with my anxiety. Since last week i watch endless episodes until i get to sleep, i always start with this one. Bless your heart everyone

  • @karlmuster263
    @karlmuster263 11 років тому +15

    "impossible to tell apart unless you keep them in order". *mixes them all up*

  • @ChallengeMister14
    @ChallengeMister14 4 роки тому +2

    Tim has a power, he can even make talking about cards interesting. He really is an extraordinary man.

  • @Sylocat
    @Sylocat 10 років тому +14

    You could make a very interesting game by combining the "Indiscretion" deck with the two-value (white and yellow) deck. Have the white card's suit visible on the back, but not the yellow card's suit.
    Hmm, I'm going to try reverse-designing a game based around that deck.

    • @lawrencecalablaster568
      @lawrencecalablaster568 7 років тому

      Rabbit Cube That's an amazing idea with which I'd like to be on board.

  • @jonathanchacon1153
    @jonathanchacon1153 5 років тому +13

    Just want him to say, "hello Clarice".

  • @beardlessodin945
    @beardlessodin945 3 роки тому +2

    Words cannot explain how much I love this man.

  • @maternb
    @maternb 11 років тому +3

    Thank you tim, you make life better for many.

  • @mikeprestegaard3452
    @mikeprestegaard3452 8 років тому +23

    He should try to play solitaire with the very big deck of cards

    • @vivanecrosis
      @vivanecrosis 5 років тому +1

      This is a damn good idea for a video! :D

  • @VestinVestin
    @VestinVestin 8 років тому +20

    8:51 "There are just hundreds of Magic cards out there. I've got so many, I can't... begin to show them all (...)" - took me a moment to realize he wasn't talking about "Magic: the Gathering" xD.

  • @spartanfoxie
    @spartanfoxie 8 років тому +11

    he talks about hwo alot of these cards are difficult to figure out unless theyre in order as he shuffles them about and swaps the order around

  • @Dr0dd
    @Dr0dd 11 років тому +12

    The artist card deck doesn't seem to be meant to be played, though the idea of it highly amuses me
    "I keep telling you man, this is a 6 of spades!"
    "You sure? Could be a 3 of hearts"

  • @BSJDynasty
    @BSJDynasty 7 років тому +12

    "What a bizarre idea this is" Oh Tim, you seen nothing about japan yet.

    • @randymeadows569
      @randymeadows569 5 років тому

      Good luck with your new phone is on the list for the next few days to see if you have a chance to get to know to get it done by tomorrow morning and then I will be able to come home to get my phone

  • @milanjulious2373
    @milanjulious2373 3 роки тому

    04:08 you said "i don't like" Respect sir🙋🏻‍♂️ yes the gos is always with you❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheUnnamedGent
    @TheUnnamedGent 11 років тому +3

    500 (the trick taking game, not the rummy game), is probably most popular in Australia, although it was invented in the USA. The black suits have 2 extra cards (the 11 and 12), and the red suits have 3 extra cards (11, 12, and 13). The extra cards are only required for the six player version of the game. The game itself is somewhat similar in complexity to bridge, and has some similarities to bridge, but is usually played much less seriously than bridge.
    You can buy six player 500 decks everywhere in Australia. Even in the supermarket. The brand that Tim has here (Queen's slipper) seems to be the most popular.

  • @Riomai
    @Riomai 5 років тому +1

    I have some X-Ray cards that are clear with black over them and holes picked out to create the skulls that are on them. They’re really cool in my opinion.

  • @Chazer5
    @Chazer5 3 роки тому +1

    It was Tim's video's about playing cards that inspired me to expand my own playing card collection. I got myself a special 6-suit deck like the one he's got in the other playing card video (alas the original one he shows has gone out of production, but some companies took inspiration from it and made their own version). Now if only I could find more unique decks like that.

  • @wilrc6
    @wilrc6 8 років тому +20

    Where could I get those 52 artists cards. That would look amazing in some kind of art piece on a wall.

    • @prh198
      @prh198 8 років тому +4

      it took me a bit of digging, but it's called The Deck of Cards by Alan Driscoll. (1979)

    • @prh198
      @prh198 8 років тому +4

      scroll halfway down for all the cards.
      flatrock.org.nz/topics/art_of_playing_cards/

    • @A-G-F-
      @A-G-F- 8 років тому +1

      +Patrick Hook nice!

    • @lawrencecalablaster568
      @lawrencecalablaster568 7 років тому

      RWT Awesome!

  • @reflex3843
    @reflex3843 5 років тому +4

    There are decks that give away the face value on the back in an encrypted and very unnoticeable way. For magicians, for example.

  • @JesseHead95
    @JesseHead95 11 років тому +1

    My OCD was going crazy as he combined multiple decks of cards... good luck sorting them.

  • @xnamkcor
    @xnamkcor 11 років тому +6

    "Do you have a 42 of Shovels?" "No, Go Fish!"

  • @biondibrunolol
    @biondibrunolol 11 років тому +1

    If Tim doesn't already have one, he should get a deck of Italian Cards, instead of diamonds, hearts etc, they have sticks, sword, cups and coins! ;) ( Every region has little variations perfect for a collection! )
    Love your videos! :)

  • @Will-Xaru
    @Will-Xaru 11 років тому

    Thank you for making longer videos. Please continue to do so. Thank you.

  • @tomr376
    @tomr376 11 років тому +35

    These subtitles are like sparknotes of what he's actually saying.

    • @adamrogers6968
      @adamrogers6968 10 років тому +1

      haha its so true

    • @TheSeedform
      @TheSeedform 5 років тому

      Fucking spot on

    • @esnethen5915
      @esnethen5915 4 роки тому

      No idea what sparknotes are, too lazy to look it up, but I've seen the subtitles. They are wildly different.

  • @redjay1146
    @redjay1146 5 років тому +2

    I have never watched anything closely related to this. UA-cam algorithm at its finest

  • @Spork888
    @Spork888 11 років тому +1

    When he mixes up some of the decks together when he is done presenting them it makes me anxious!

  • @codebeard
    @codebeard 11 років тому +1

    A small correction: Queen's Slipper is one of the better brand of cards in Australia. The pack with 11s and 12s (and probably some 13s if you look carefully) is a "500 deck" for playing a specialised version of 500 (which I guess is not well known outside Australia?)

  • @ivan55599
    @ivan55599 5 років тому +14

    11:37 "Imitate and indian" - that wouldn't go through censorship today.

    • @YourCrazyOverlord
      @YourCrazyOverlord 4 роки тому

      Came here to say that! Certainly a big "yikes"

    • @stanisawburdan786
      @stanisawburdan786 4 роки тому

      @@YourCrazyOverlord what is wrong in imitating an Indian?

    • @chandlerpixiestickdealer7947
      @chandlerpixiestickdealer7947 4 роки тому +2

      @@stanisawburdan786 I am an Indian, but I take that as a joke, obviously it's a game. But other weak minded people would take it as "that's racist, my ancestors culture was faaaaar more amazing for this game to ask you too imitate on of us". It's a joke but others would not like it 😂

    • @haganshabba
      @haganshabba 4 роки тому +1

      chandler pixiestick trader ok chandler

  • @MeenyMcSweeny
    @MeenyMcSweeny 10 років тому +1

    I don't know why, but I freaking keep coming back to this damn video! It's awesome!

    • @KENNETHUDUT
      @KENNETHUDUT 10 років тому +2

      he's interesting - he has a very soothing grandfatherly voice!

  • @TheZydrateZombie
    @TheZydrateZombie 11 років тому +3

    Someone send this man the pack of Jill cards D:
    I saw a deck of those when I was little, and grew up for the longest time thinking that Jill was a regular aspect of the pack. :c I'd love to see Tim have it!

  • @jayseaplenty
    @jayseaplenty 4 роки тому

    Bruh....I NEED a pack of those Africa cards. Tim, get at me asap!!!
    😂😂😂👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Bioguy5
    @Bioguy5 11 років тому

    Very fascinating playing cards there. I myself turn my interests to decks with unique (mostly dark) designs, but these one's introduce a fun level of quirkiness. Quick refreshing a refreshing twist to cards that I collect....

  • @saltplank1553
    @saltplank1553 11 років тому

    I really love watching these longer videos with my dinner!

  • @die-sas7462
    @die-sas7462 4 роки тому +1

    I feel like a kid listening to his grandad telling stories each time I see a Tim video

  • @grandillusions
    @grandillusions  11 років тому

    UA-cam will create automatic subtitles, although they are not that accurate. We created these subtitles ourselves. I am sorry you feel they are out of sync. The text deliberately varies from the speech quite a bit, in order to take up less room, and also be clearer. Is that part of the problem do you think?

  • @Sergeantmajormario
    @Sergeantmajormario 4 роки тому +3

    I'm now imaging Tim playing Yu-Gi-Oh competitively

    • @logickedmazimoon6001
      @logickedmazimoon6001 3 роки тому +2

      "Ah yes, we've gotten ourselves into a situation. As customs dictate, the appropriate phrase to say in this situation is 'It's time to dual'."

    • @Codricmon
      @Codricmon 3 роки тому

      “Ah, Yugi, the card you played was quite extraordinary! Although... you forgot that I have a trap card on my side. Heh!“

    • @Sergeantmajormario
      @Sergeantmajormario 3 роки тому +1

      @@Codricmon "This is a, quite a marvellous card that I've got face down, it's one of those 'Trap card' sort of things, very strange effect that destroys your monster."

  • @jesseanderson182
    @jesseanderson182 11 років тому +11

    imagine building card houses with that jumbo deck

  • @toyelephantpounds
    @toyelephantpounds 11 років тому

    Queens slipper is just a brand who make cards, the actual game is called 500 which is on the box also. The extra cards allow an additional person to play since each person has 10 cards in their hand.
    Love the videos, from Australia!

  • @rrrrrr2042
    @rrrrrr2042 11 років тому

    The as said "obscure" set has a lovely Ace of Spades, it'll be nice to see that artist complete the deck, would be a nice deck to have.

  • @invalidusername6809
    @invalidusername6809 5 років тому

    A fun card deck I have is the key to the kingdom deck which has some wonderful illustrations

  • @GargantuanBreadfruit
    @GargantuanBreadfruit 11 років тому

    Thank you very much for this long video. It would be wonderful if Tim could do a video answering questions posted as comments. I think we would all love to know more about Tim and his collection.

  • @noviavista4350
    @noviavista4350 11 років тому

    Hello Tim
    I just wanted to say that i dont watch you just only because of the Toys, its just really interesting for the most of the people how you know them and what history you have with them. its so fun to see you get excited over all these wonderful toys. i hope we can see more of these Videos at this length, due i guess i'm not the onely one who can listen to you and look how you play with your toys for hours!
    This Video was the first one i saw from you, i subscribed.
    swiss Greetings.

  • @mementomori1499
    @mementomori1499 7 років тому

    My friend has the pack (two sets) of optical illusion cards. We play card games together in choir class, we usually use the blue backed set.

  • @willcooper7642
    @willcooper7642 6 років тому +1

    5:50 Tim I think that's the four of spades

  • @horns2525
    @horns2525 11 років тому

    Love the heart transition in between the sections

  • @thecrowbarfoogle647
    @thecrowbarfoogle647 8 років тому +1

    The Jill deck... the one that got away... (violin motion)

  • @Bradipho
    @Bradipho 7 років тому +12

    No one talks about the missing 7 of diamonds at 4:45 ????

    • @spongebob358
      @spongebob358 5 років тому

      They were on a break !

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 5 років тому

      It's censored; Mr Diamond did some bad stuff then. Alcohol wasn't his only indulgence!

  • @llYossarian
    @llYossarian 4 роки тому

    Are those diamond cards w/ the big family picture story (@ 4:20) illustrated by Sergio Aragones?

  • @FirstnameLastname-lt6uv
    @FirstnameLastname-lt6uv 11 років тому

    This was really worth the long wait.
    Hope to see more long videos.

  • @patrickkstarr7
    @patrickkstarr7 11 років тому +1

    This has quickly become my favorite youtube channel

  • @Syntax.error.
    @Syntax.error. 11 років тому

    Tim is the man! I wish I knew my grandparents but they all passed away before I was born :(

  • @explosivemerlin
    @explosivemerlin 8 років тому +1

    This guy reminds me of that one grandpa every wants to have but doesn't. That gives his grandson money and shows him magic tricks.

  • @Dr0dd
    @Dr0dd 11 років тому

    It's cool of you to do these long compilation videos again. Those were one of the reasons why I subscribed to you.

  • @Brekner
    @Brekner 5 років тому +1

    My grandpa had a deck of cards with naughy pictures on them :D

  • @crispynator48
    @crispynator48 11 років тому

    Can't beat the little laugh at the end.

  • @grandillusions
    @grandillusions  11 років тому

    You can embed our videos on any web page.

  • @ChrisSPCs
    @ChrisSPCs 10 років тому +27

    At 2:22, I can swear you said "the last of the... shit cards"

    • @DeLaJordans
      @DeLaJordans 10 років тому +20

      What a lovely idea

    • @rubymacdonald4828
      @rubymacdonald4828 10 років тому +1

      IllNotBeLegit no he said "the last of the... bizzare cards"

    • @ChrisSPCs
      @ChrisSPCs 10 років тому +3

      Ruby Macdonald 'bizzare'? I'm sure he said shaped or shift.

    • @vonchez32
      @vonchez32 10 років тому

      I never thought Tim would swear!

    • @jonkc3635
      @jonkc3635 10 років тому +16

      He said "shaped cards".

  • @allseriousness
    @allseriousness 8 років тому +1

    I love when he says "goodness me"

  • @Old_account_skreebs
    @Old_account_skreebs 4 роки тому

    A few years late but theres an even smaller card deck at Michaels, fully functional. Its pretty cool.

  • @kiny562
    @kiny562 11 років тому

    You have a mighty fine card collection.

  • @hAnnah_f
    @hAnnah_f 11 років тому

    What a collection! Really impressive.

  • @bubblinebee
    @bubblinebee 7 років тому

    *holds up card with four spades on it.* "This one is a three of spades. One. Two. Three."

  • @StarcraftOakley
    @StarcraftOakley 11 років тому

    This guy would've had a field day on the kickstarter website. There is almost always someone who is making limited edition decks of cards with incredibly beautiful or interesting art

  • @davissreyez1154
    @davissreyez1154 4 роки тому +1

    Do any of you have information on the cards that come out at 5:30 ? I would like to own some

  • @AromonChannel
    @AromonChannel 7 років тому +1

    the best part of his video is his video taken in one shoot

  • @mandlin4602
    @mandlin4602 7 років тому

    Awwwww tim!! I will keep my eye open for the jill cards!!!

  • @MagnapinnaArchive
    @MagnapinnaArchive 11 років тому

    I love longer videos like this one!

  • @johnnyq1992
    @johnnyq1992 11 років тому

    why are we all so enchanted by this man. Wonderful

  • @tradertek9185
    @tradertek9185 5 років тому +1

    7:02 😮 Grand Illusions logo ?!

  • @biondibrunolol
    @biondibrunolol 11 років тому

    Yes that's right, they come from tarot decks, but they are quite common in Italy and Spain as everyday playing cards!
    Most of the versions only have 40 cards though (8-9-10 are missing) so no poker allowed! ;)

  • @Danjii123
    @Danjii123 11 років тому

    I never thought that a 15 minute video about cards could be this interesting. :D

  • @itzlucifer8096
    @itzlucifer8096 11 років тому

    Incredible artwork on some of those decks

  • @wikkidize
    @wikkidize 11 років тому +1

    the 52 artist cards are really cool

  • @jaydevsingh3067
    @jaydevsingh3067 4 роки тому

    The way he is putting back those cards making me crazy

  • @grubber
    @grubber 4 роки тому +1

    “Imitate an Indian”
    *shows a map tapping his mouth with an axe and feather hat*

  • @DamienTB
    @DamienTB 11 років тому +1

    This guy and Morgan Freeman need to get together to be voice actors for something, then my ears will be satisfied.

  • @shrimpeye
    @shrimpeye 11 років тому

    I enjoy the longer videos :) thanks

  • @nathanberry4011
    @nathanberry4011 11 років тому

    You have some beautiful cards in your collection

  • @subtractivemusic
    @subtractivemusic 11 років тому +1

    I would love to see the dragon trick performed!

  • @skakdosmer
    @skakdosmer 8 років тому +3

    Wonderful! I found the 3½ of clubs absolutely hilarious - what a laugh!
    My immediate question is: Where can I buy such cards?

    • @andrewkahler6399
      @andrewkahler6399 4 роки тому

      For magic, the cards are usually termed "Gaff cards". Here's a pack:
      www.amazon.com/MJM-Bicycle-Rider-Playing-Bocopo/dp/B07THFPL29
      The main purpose of said cards are, for example, magically transforming a 7 of spades (Yes, that is saying that they are used in combination with a normal deck) into, say, two 3½ of clubs.
      Sometimes, basic gaff cards (such as a double-backed card) are used to make tricks easier, and reduce the slight of hand needed for the trick.
      Have fun with the cards!

    • @skakdosmer
      @skakdosmer 4 роки тому

      @@andrewkahler6399 thank you. Except that the 3½ of clubs isn't in that deck.

    • @andrewkahler6399
      @andrewkahler6399 4 роки тому +1

      @@skakdosmer Oh, hey! I managed to find a website that sells that card by itself.
      www.magictricks.com/3-1-2-of-clubs-card.html

  • @jake7x7
    @jake7x7 11 років тому

    Thanks for the longer video :)

  • @alleras46
    @alleras46 11 років тому

    Lovin these longer videos though I appreciate the effort it takes to make them :)

  • @sophierobinson2738
    @sophierobinson2738 3 роки тому

    I had a crooked deck, and a round deck with Earth on it, and a marked deck for tricks.

  • @BetangaX
    @BetangaX Рік тому +1

    12:24 I can't find the wrong detail in the Ace of Spades.

  • @fantasticCuco
    @fantasticCuco 11 років тому

    omg I wish I could find that jack and jill deck and give it to you as a christmas present!